Ulagalantha Perumal Temple Kanchipuram

Ulagalanthar Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is one of the 108 Divya Desams located near the Kamakshi Amman Temple in the city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. The temple deity has an idol of Vishnu in the form of the Vamana, which stands about 35 feet tall with a width of 24 feet in a pose that represents Lord Vishnu having one foot on planet earth and the other on the skies. Vamana as Vishnu took one step to possess heaven, a second step to possess the earth and there was no third step, so Mahabali bowed down and prayed to the Lord to keep the third step on his hand. Vamana pushed Mahabali to Pathala Loka and asked him to rule the Pathala, thus saving Earth and Heaven.

How to Reach Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

The temple can be easily reached by taking various modes of transport. Some of the frequently used ways are as below.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is Kanchipuram railway station, at a distance of 3 km from the temple. One can get the trains from various major cities to this station. One can get public transport to reach the temple.

By Road

The city is very well connected with the main highways. The visitors reach this temple directly by road. One can get the public transport or can even hire a taxi to reach the temple from the nearby cities.

By Air

The nearest airport is Chennai International Airport, at a distance of 75 km from the temple. One can get flights from all major cities to this airport. There are facilities for public transport and private taxis to reach the temple.

Best Time to Visit Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Temple

The best time to visit this temple is in the winter months, from October to March. You can do the sightseeing in the best possible way and even enjoy the stay during this time.